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Somchem · Extruded

S353

Slow extruded Somchem powder for large standard and short magnum rifle cases.

Manufacturer
Somchem
Grain shape
Extruded
Burn rank
#62
Category
Medium-Slow
Temp sensitivity
Low
Application
Rifle
Origin
South Africa
Status
Active

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

Rank #62 on the burn-rate scale · Medium-Slow

Typical cartridges

.30-06 Springfield.270 Winchester7mm Remington Magnum

By cartridge

.30-06 Springfieldalso used: Winchester 748, N530, 5744
.270 Winchesteralso used: Reload Swiss RS60, Winchester 760, S243
7mm Remington Magnumalso used: Superperformance, D072.5, IMR 4320

Similar burn rate

#624064Accurate#62Reload Swiss RS62Reload Swiss#62N540Vihtavuori#62Accurate 4350Accurate#62IMR 4064IMR

Supply & handling

Availability (US)
Limited
Shortage-prone
No
Suppressor-friendly
Yes
Flash-suppressed
No

About this powder

Somchem S353 is a South African medium-slow rifle ball powder for .30-06 and hunting magnum applications. Limited US market.

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Sources & provenance

  • ManufacturerSomchem — Somchem — published load/burn-rate data